Installation Guide | Prepare the Alta X for the EON800 Tether System

Installing the EON800 Tether System onto the Freefly Systems ALTA X.

Step A: Install the EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel for Alta X

The EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel for Alta X supplies the connection between the EON800 APU and the Internal Alta X FRX Cable (JST-GH 6-Pin). The Alta X FRX Cable is alternatively used for an FRX radio and is located inside of the Alta X chassis, adjacent to the GPS/RTK GPS unit. Once the Serial Port Patch Panel is installed, we recommend it remains permanently fixed to the Alta X, including during un-tethered operation.

Parts and Tools Required

  • 1x Freefly Systems Alta X | Tool: Forceps

  • 1x EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel for Alta X | Tool: 2mm Metric Hex Driver

EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel for Alta X

Goals

  1. Locate and expose the internal ALTA X FRX Cable and connect it to the EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel.

  2. SCREW and SECURE the EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel to the Alta X.

Instructions

  1. The ALTA X FRX Cable is located in the front of the aircraft, next to the GPS/RTK Unit. Use forceps to manoeuvre the cable out of the chassis for external access.

  2. PLUG the ALTA X FRX Cable into the back of the Serial Port Patch Panel's receptacle.

Locate ALTA X FRX Cable

  1. Once the ALTA X FRX Cable is plugged into the back of the Serial Port Patch Panel, SCREW and SECURE the EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel to the ALTA X.

How to install the Serial Port Patch Panel to the Alta X

Step B: Reset the Alta X Battery Tray (if required)

The EON800 Air Power Unit (APU) has been designed to slot natively into the Alta X Battery Tray, specifically when the Battery Tray is previously set for Alta X 12S Flight Packs. Reset and lock the Alta X Battery Tray to its widest point. If you were last flying alternative batteries to the ALTA X 12S Flight Packs, re-adjust the battery tray by loosening and adjusting the (8x) M3x6 SHCS fasteners and securing the two movable tray components. Ensure the fasteners are tightened after the trays have been adjusted.

Parts and Tools Required

  • Alta X Battery Tray | Tool: 2.5mm Driver

Goals

  • Expand and lock the Alta X Battery Tray to its widest point. This is the same width required to mount Alta X 12S Flight Packs.

Instructions

  1. EXPAND the Alta X Battery Tray (if required): LOOSEN the (8x) M3x6 SHCS fasteners on the Battery Tray with a 2.5mm Driver.

  2. PUSH both sides of the Alta X Battery Tray's movable components out and into its widest position. TIGHTEN the (8x) M3x6 SHCS fasteners on the Battery Tray.

How to widen the Alta X Battery Tray

Step C: Install the EON800 Air Power Unit (APU) to the ALTA X

To prepare the ALTA X for the EON800 APU, REMOVE the ALTA X Silicone Retention Battery Straps from the ALTA X Battery Tray and unpack the EON800 APU from its case. Ensure Alta X EON800 APU Battery Output Leads are installed on the Alta X EON800 APU.

Installing the EON800 Air Power Unit (APU) to the ALTA X

Parts and Tools Required

  • 1x XM2 EON800 Air Power Unit for Alta X

  • 1x Freefly Systems Alta X UAS | Tool: 2.5mm Metric Hex Driver

Goals

  1. Install and secure the APU (Air Power Unit) to the Alta X using the APU Push Pins.

  2. Connect cables between the APU and the ALTA X.

Instructions

  1. Position the APU with the fans facing towards the front of the ALTA X ( the GPS/RTK is at the front).

  2. Align the (4x) APU Attachment Holes with (4x) Alta X Battery Tray Studs.

  3. Mount the APU to the ALTA X.

Installing the APU onto the Alta X

  1. Remove the (4x) Push Pins from the Air Unit and insert them in the hole formed between the APU Attachment Holes and the Battery Tray Studs.

  2. Insert the Push Pins into the mounting holes formed between the APU Attachment Holes and the Battery Tray Studs.

Insert the Push Pins into the Mounting Holes

  1. Attach the APU Battery Output Leads (XT90) to the Alta X Battery Ports.

Install the EON800 Air Power Unit (APU) to the ALTA X

  1. Connect the Serial Port Patch Cable between the Serial Port Patch Panel and the APU Serial Port (located on the front-side of the APU). Use the supplied velcro straps to secure the cable to the APU.

EON800 APU Cabled Installed onto the ALTA X.

  1. The APU Push Pins are quick-released by pressing in the button.

  2. The EON800 Serial Port Patch Panel can be mounted around the Freefly Systems Optional FPV System for Alta X and the XM2 HD FPV System for Alta X .

  3. The Battery Tray Studs were previously used to attach the Silicone Retention Battery Straps to the ALTA X Battery Tray.

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